Carowinds' Fury 325 Wins Eighth Straight "Best Steel Coaster" Title at Golden Ticket Awards

Record-Breaking Coaster at Carowinds Earns Top Honors Again

Charlotte, N.C. (September 9, 2024)—Carowinds, the region’s premier amusement park, has once again claimed the title of “Best Steel Coaster” in Amusement Today’s annual Golden Ticket Awards (GTA). This marks the eighth consecutive year that Fury 325, Carowinds' renowned coaster, has earned this prestigious honor, announced on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Fury 325, recognized as the tallest, fastest, and longest giga coaster in North America, continues to be a fan favorite, collecting a total of nine Golden Tickets. Since its debut in 2015, when it was named "Best New Ride" by Amusement Today, Fury 325 has captivated thrill-seekers with its towering height of 325 feet (99m), cementing its status as the tallest giga coaster in the United States.

“Fury 325 offers an experience unmatched by other steel coasters, combining height, speed and intensity while delivering a seamless and smooth flow that keeps riders engaged from start to finish,” Manny Gonzalez, vice president and general manager of Carowinds, said. “Every element, from the first drop to the final turn, is meticulously designed to maximize exhilaration, making it an unforgettable experience for riders long after they've left the park.”

The 26th annual Golden Ticket Awards, held in West Mifflin, Pa., celebrates excellence in the amusement park industry. Amusement Today, an Arlington, Texas-based publication focusing on amusement and water park trends, conducts and tabulates the results of a global survey. During the Golden Ticket Awards dinner and ceremony, it was announced that Carowinds will host the 2025 Golden Ticket Awards on Sept. 5 and 6.

For more information about Carowinds and to purchase season passes at the lowest price of the season, please visit Carowinds.com.

Media Opportunities: Live shots and interviews are available upon request.

Fury 235 Media Assets: Carowinds Media Kit: MEDIA KIT: Carowinds – including images, and video footage of Fury 325. (Media Kit > Rides and Attractions > Roller Coasters > Fury 325)

About Carowinds

Carowinds, a 400-acre amusement park located on the North Carolina-South Carolina state line, is home to top-rated roller coasters, including Fury 325, the world's tallest and fastest giga coaster, as well as more than 58 rides, attractions, and live stage shows. Carolina Harbor, a 26-acre water park, features a variety of water slides, wave pools, large play structures and a three-acre children’s play area. Carowinds Camp Wilderness and SpringHill Suites by Marriott at Carowinds are guest accommodations located on-site. For information on attractions and accommodations at Carowinds, visit www.carowinds.com or call 704.588.2600.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property including Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.

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